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Is the Browning Gold Hunter a good shotgun?

Is the Browning Gold Hunter a good shotgun?

The Gold Hunter is one of those guns that you pick up and just take to after firing only a few cartridges. With its natural fit and smooth, easy swing it has converted more than one “gas gun” hater to a true believer and for good reason.

How much is a new Browning Gold Hunter?

$1,025 – $1,190 MSRP

Item Number 011101204UPC 023614074700
Gauge 12Chamber Length 3 1/2″
Barrel Length 28″Overall Length 49″
Length of Pull 14 1/4″Drop at Comb 1 3/4″
Drop at Heel 2″Weight 7 lbs 10 oz

How many shells can a Browning Gold Hunter hold?

Magazine Capacity With 3-1/2″ 10 gauge shells, the Gold 10 holds four in the magazine. A three-shot magazine adapter plug is included.

How much is a 10 gauge Browning shotgun?

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PRICE$1,479.99
Gauge10 Gauge
Chamber3-1/2in
Capacity4+1
Barrel Length26in

What year did the Browning Gold Hunter come out?

This would be a Gold 12 ga. Hunter, manufactured in 1994 with the serial number 01001. This would be a Gold Hunter or Stalker, manufactured in 1998 with the serial number 01001. 113=Gold 12 ga….Serial Number Info.

1. Serial Number beginning with 01001 at the start of each year.
3. Gold 10 ga. TypeR91=Gold 10 ga.

Is a Browning Gold Hunter gas operated?

The Gold shotgun represents a new generation of Browning gas-operated, autoloading shotguns. The Gold 12 and 20 gauge incorporate the best of traditional Browning craftsmanship and advanced technology.

When was the Browning Gold made?

1993
The production of the Gold semi-automatic shotgun began in 1993.

How old is my Browning a5?

The production of the Auto-5 began in 1902. Produced by F.N., John M….Auto-5 Semi-Automatic Shotgun.

DateHistoric InformationSerial Number Info
1951315001-346000
1952F.N. took over production of the Auto-5.346001-387000
1953387000-438000
1954-55Serial Numbering System changed. H=Standard Weight. L=Light Weight.H1-H83000 L1-L83000

Who made 10 gauge shotguns?

Remington
The 10 gauge’s time to go mainstream had finally come, it seemed. Remington bought the patents to Ithaca’s Mag 10, thoroughly redesigned the gun, and called it the SP 10 in 1989. Browning introduced a 10-gauge BPS and the Gold 10 semiauto not much later.

Does anyone still make 10 gauge shotguns?

Browning still makes a good 10 gauge (the BPS). If you’re willing to buy used, Mossberg and Remington both have, in the past, and plenty are available on the secondary market still. Browning and Harrington & Richardson make a 10 gauge. Mossberg and Remington made some recently, but are now not being made.

Does Browning still make the gold?

The Gold 10 gauge version is still in production. In 1976 Browning standardized its serial number identification which it followed until 1998. The Gold 10ga. went into production in 1993.